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READING AND WRTING SKILLS

QUARTER 4 – MODULE 2
FORMULATING EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS

MARILOU T. RECAMARA
 READING AND WRTING SKILLS
QUARTER 4 – MODULE 2
FORMULATING EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS
MARILOU T. RECAMARA

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
After going through this module, you are expected to formulate evaluative statements
about a text read: a). assertions about the content and properties of a text read

LESSON PROPER
LESSON 1 ASSERTION

What is an Evaluative Statement?

It is a statement that states one's sound judgement about something through writing
which is supported by reasons and evidences. It also presents the strengths and weaknesses of
something based on a set of criteria which needs to be factual, substantial, and unbiased How to
Formulate an Evaluative Statement:

To formulate an evaluative statement, one needs to read the entire text carefully and
critically to understand and to check for possible fallacies in the argument presented by the
writer. Just like any other writing, the formulation of the evaluative statements is done in the
same way except that the statement is about your own judgment of the text’s content and
properties. You may formulate your evaluative statements in two ways such as formulating
assertions and counterclaims. Meanwhile, you will be formulating meaningful counterclaims at
the second part of this module.

The question now is, how are you going to form evaluative statements? It’s very simple!
Just remember the following pointers:
1. Begin with the positives before you point out the negatives. Remember that your
evaluative statement should be factual, substantial, and unbiased. When giving your negative
feedback, it should not sound insulting on the part of the evaluatee (one who is evaluated).
2. Suggest a solution/s or suggestion/s on how to improve the written material being
evaluated and provide justification how these will work.
3. Keep your feedback concise and precise.
4. Be careful in giving your feedback. Since evaluations pass judgment onto works of
authors, they must be written and expressed with care and much diligence.

Take a look at the given example below:

SITUATION:
A student was tasked to compose a poem that would express his thoughts and feelings about
various events around him. After a while, he submitted it to his teacher before the set deadline.
As the teacher evaluated his output, she was impressed about the way the student wrote his
concrete poem using the shape of a dove as the poem’s structure to help the readers to easily
understand the meaning of his writing. Surprisingly, he chose a theme about the 2019 Corona
Virus Disease that gives hope to the readers who may be affected by the pandemic. In addition to
this, a good physical and grammatical arrangement of words were evidently shown. Figurative
language and imagery were also used. However, the teacher found out that the poem was written
in forced rhyme that may have caused him to use inappropriate words. Since the teacher wanted
to improve the writing skill of the student, she then suggested to consider the use of appropriate
language over rhyme to better connect with the audience.
Explanation:
The evaluation begins with an evaluative statement that says,
“You (referring to the writer) composed an impressive poem.” It is followed by giving a positive
feedback to the writer specifying the strengths of the poem.
2) However, the rhyme of your writing is forced. It seems that the words were
chosen for the sake of having a rhyming effect that somehow affect the emotional connection
between the reader and the poem itself.
Explanation:
In the second paragraph, the evaluator mentioned about the weaknesses she saw in the
writing.
3) To improve your work, you should be careful in choosing the appropriate words to
be used to best express the meaning and emotions you would like the readers to understand and
feel. It should be considered over the rhyme of the poem. Remember, a poem may or 8 may not
have a rhyme but if you choose to have one, the meaning and the emotional appeal of the poem
should not be compromised. In this way, you can have a good connection with the readers and
would therefore make them appreciate your poem more.
Explanation:
Finally, a suggestion was given to the writer at the third paragraph for the improvement of the
poem.

ASSERTION AND ITS TYPES:

A good critical reader does not only understand the meaning of a reading material but also
logically evaluates whether the claims of the writer are true or false.
Assertions serve as a primary way for the readers to consider and possibly agree with the
claims presented by the writer in an expository writing. Assertions are declarative sentences that
give one’s belief about something else as if it is true though it may not be. It is expressed as an
argument. Usually, these assertions contain languages that expresses evaluation such as useful,
significant, important, insightful, detailed, up-to-date, comprehensive, practical, impressive, etc.
For example:
You were asked to answer the question, “Do you believe education should continue
regardless of the situation we are facing right now?” and you would give your opinion or
argument about it. Afterwards, you would make an assertion whether you agree or disagree with
the issue, thus, take a stand and support it with your reason/s.

There are four types of assertions which are classified according to the degree of certainty they
can be judged as true or false.
1. FACT - is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of
witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.
Example: According to experts, seawater contains high amounts of minerals such as sodium,
chloride, sulphate, magnesium, and calcium.
(The first sample sentence is classified as a fact since the mineral contents of seawater can be
tested and proven through experiments and researches.)
2. CONVENTION - is a way in which something is done similar to traditions and norms. Its
truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and
customs. Something to note about conventions is that they may sound factual due to their being
derived from customs, but because they are socially accepted ways of doing things, they cannot
be verified objectively by measurements. Example:
Seawater is classified as a heterogenous and homogenous mixture.
(The second sample sentence is a convention because the classification of seawater is based on the
classification system made by scientists and is acceptable to the scientific community.)
3. OPINION - is a statement based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the
uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness. Opinions result from ambiguities; the
more ambiguous a statement, the more difficult it is to verify. Thus, they are open to disputes.
Example: Swimming in seawater is the best activity to refresh and relax your mind, body, and
soul.
(The third sample sentence is an opinion since the claim is difficult to prove. The truthfulness of the
claim may be true to some but not to others.)
4. PREFERENCE - states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support
or prove the truthfulness of the statement. They are subjective and cannot be objectively proven
or logically attacked.
Example: I love to make frequent trips to places with seawater than those without it.
(The last sample sentence is a preference because it expresses the personal choice of the writer to
places with seawater over those places without it.
ANALYSIS
Identify the type of assertion in each statement whether it is a FACT, CONVENTION,
OPINION, or PREFERENCE.
_______________1. I would rather watch educational shows than play computer games.
_______________2. Roses grow best in soil made of ¾ clay and ¼ sand and loam.
_______________3. In America, the bride's family pays the majority of the wedding costs.
_______________4. Chocolates taste better than ice cream.
_______________5. Lions belong to the genus Panthera which contains well-known animals such
as the tiger, leopard, and jaguar
_______________6. I think that green is the best color.
________________7. I prefer to go to Maldives than to St. Gallen.
________________8. Corazon Aquino was the 11th president (and first female president) of the
Philippines. She restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand
Marcos.
________________9. The export of cut rose can easily become one of the most lucrative businesses
in the country.
________________10. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act on
March
24, 2020.

CHECK YOUR LEARNINGS ABOUT THE LESSON BY COMPLETING THE STATEMENTS BELOW.

1. Evaluative statements should be

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2. Formulating evaluative statements will help you become
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3. The two steps to formulate evaluative statements are
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4. Assertions can be
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5. The four types of assertion are
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EVALUATION
MULTIPLE CHOICE. CHOOSE THE LETTER OF THE BEST ANSWER. ENCIRCLE THE CHOSEN
LETTER ONLY.
1. Which of the following are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something
else.
A. Assertion B. Counterclaim C. Evaluative Statement D. Critical
Reading
2. Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of
something through writing.
A. Assertion B. Counterclaim C. Evaluative Statement D. Critical Reading
3. Which of the following does not describe an evaluative statement?
A. Substantial B. Factual C. Obscure D. Unbiased
4. The statement, “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter” is what type of
assertion?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Preference D. Convention
5. An evaluation should have an evaluative statement that uses evaluative language.
A. True B. False
6. Read the assertion below and identify its type. “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is
the largest of the terrestrial planets.”
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Convention D. Preference
7. What should an evaluation have?
A. Positive feedback C. Negative feedback
B. Suggestion/s for improvement D. All of the above
8. In the text below, which evaluative statement can be formulated? If you were born poor and
remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic
status for the better.
A. The text is useful because it gives a positive advice to the readers especially to those
who are suffering from poverty.
B. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.
C. The text is not motivating because people nowadays don’t follow piece of advice from
others.
D. The text is not interesting because it sounds commanding.
9. Identify the statement whether true or false. “Becoming a good critical reader means that
you are able to logically evaluate the claims of the writer.”
A. True B. False
10.“People should not commit adultery.” is an example of what type of assertion?
A. Fact B. Preference C. Opinion D. Convention
11. Which of the following is not a type of assertion?
A. Fact B. Convention C. Counterclaim D. Preference
12. Which type of assertion states that its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to
historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs?
B. Fact B. Preference C. Convention D. Opinion
13. Evaluative statements can be formulated in two ways such as formulating assertions and
formulating meaningful counterclaims.
C. True B. False
14. Which of the following is an example of evaluative language?
D. Significant B. Important C. Practical D. All of the above
15. Which type of assertion states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to
support or prove the truthfulness of the statement?
E. Fact B. Preference C. Opinion D. Convention
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Research for an article or any text available to you. Then, formulate evaluative statements about
it. Be guided by the scoring rubric below.

TO ASSESS THE STUDENT’S OUTPUT ON THE EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS

5 3 2
The evaluation contains The evaluation contains The evaluation has
positive and negative positive and negative positive feedbacks but
feedbacks as well as feedbacks but there were there are no negatives
suggestions to improve no suggestions provided. and suggestions for the
the poem. improvement of the
written work.
The evaluation is clear, The evaluation is clear The evaluation is clear but
concise, and precise. and concise but not not concise and precise.
precise.
The evaluation has no The evaluation has 1 to 3 The evaluation is clear but
error when it comes to errors when it comes to not concise and precise.
mechanics (grammar, mechanics.
capitalization, and
punctuation)
Reading and Writing
Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 2 – Module 2: Formulating Evaluative Statements

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Marilou T. Recamara

Editor: Ma. Perga A. Cadiente
Florence S. Gallemit
Reviewers: Wilma E. Pamittan Dr. Jephone P. Yorong
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